The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is showcasing its #TalkAwayTheDark campaign in May. The message of the campaign is that open and honest conversation about suicide brings the topic out of the shadows and can save a life. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, AFSP...
Sometimes, the holidays can seem to be anything but happy. Families have increased demands (decorating, additional spending, attending social and family gatherings) and expectations (finding the perfect gift, continuing family traditions, not letting the kids be disappointed). And the difficulties aren’t just for parents: Children, too,...
Have you considered choosing to adopt a foster child? Many of us don’t realize how great the current need is for adoptive families. The Arkansas House of Representatives released these statistics on Oct. 28, 2022: More than 400,000 children and teens are in foster care...
Parents are busy, and deal with many pressures daily: work, bills, managing a household; maybe even attending classes and caring for older family members. On top of that, you’re raising kids who are dealing with their own pressures and are sometimes irritable, sulky or rebellious. How...
A 2019 report published by the National Center for Education Statistics states that 20 percent of students ages 12-18 said they have been bullied. Bullying, which can take place in person or online, can have damaging effects on children, including lowered self-esteem, poor performance at...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 6.1 million children ages 2-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD in the U.S. Plus, many children who have shown symptoms of ADHD have never been diagnosed. Even though ADHD is one of the most common childhood conditions,...
Even with all of today’s technology keeping us plugged in, this same technology has created more communication gaps than ever before. Acknowledging that more Americans of all ages are feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently rolled out...
August 25 is Kiss and Make Up Day, a day to let go of resentment, grudges, anger, and indignation. The holiday encourages people to make up and reconcile with anyone they are estranged from - at work, school, or in their family. We all have fights...
Emotional intelligence, emotional quotient and EQ – we’ve all heard these terms, which describe the ability to manage and accept responsibility for our own emotions. And, we’ve heard that it’s one of the most valuable skills a person can learn.But how do we learn it?Understanding...
